Development Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The UNM School of Engineering in Albuquerque seeks a Development Assistant to provide direct administrative support to the Development team, coordinate events, write and edit materials, and manage gift stewardship and reporting. The role offers a fast-paced environment, collaboration across departments, and engagement with alumni and donors.

Ideal candidates bring a strong desire to learn, adaptability, and excellent communication skills to support fundraising and alumni engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of administrative experience in higher education or non-profit environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of internal and external constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Direct administrative support for the Development team.
• Event coordination, writing and editing, gift stewardship and reporting.

Skills

Event management

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook calendar

MS Teams

Zoom

Graphic design

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independence

Vendor relations

Budgeting/purchasing

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any area)

Job description

Development Assistant

The UNM School of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated, friendly, and dedicated professional who will contribute to our exciting, fast-paced, high-intensity office. We are a fun but professional team, working to advance alumni engagement and fundraising efforts. Our team is enthusiastic, collaborative, engaging, and has good synergy. This is inspiring work that makes a difference in the lives of our students and faculty by connecting, building, and strengthening relationships with alumni and donors.

The ideal candidate should have a strong desire to learn and grow while developing new skills. They should be a quick learner who is patient and adaptable.

The primary duties include direct administrative support for the Development team, event coordination, writing and editing, gift stewardship and reporting.

The UNM School of Engineering is the highest-ranked engineering program in New Mexico, and the only Carnegie R1 (highest research activity) university in the state, putting it in the same class as MIT, Stanford, Purdue and other well-respected engineering programs in the country. Our alumni base is made up of over 16,000 alumni.

In your cover letter please address how you meet the preferred qualifications for this position. Your application will not be considered without a cover letter.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Bachelor’s degree (any area) or three to five years of administrative experience in higher education, non-profit, or similar environment.
• Event management experience with small and large events.
• Exceptional customer service is a plus.
• High proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook calendaring, MS Teams and Zoom.
• Experience with corporate purchasing and credit card management.
• Project management skills with the ability to resolve complex problems and issues.
• Ability to proactively solve problems in the moment.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in helping to manage relationships with vendors, alumni, donors, and everyone she/he/they encounters.
• Interest in or experience with graphic design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of internal and external constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
• Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.
• Aptitude for changing technologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Main - Albuquerque, NM

SOE Deans Office (052A)

Staff

Regular - Full-Time

Non-Exempt

$19.00- $24.77 DOE

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Yes

9/23/2026

No

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.